Gilshaw Lodge, Bilton Road

This beautiful listed building is believed to have been built circa 1840 in a Georgian style. In the 1980's the property was converted into 8 spacious apartments to include 2 basement apartments. The building is steeped in history with the father of Holography and 1971 Nobel prize winner, Dennis Gabor living there from 1936 to 1948.

The apartment welcomes you in with a grand entrance hall that sets the tone for the grand space in this apartment. Original doors from the entrance hall provide access into the spacious lounge/dining room with restored sash windows and a feature fireplace, the main bedroom is generous in size and also benefits from the high ceilings.

There is a further double bedroom, a refitted kitchen with a Granite work surface with inset sink and premium integrated appliances to include a Bosch double oven with kick panel heater below and gas hob with extractor over, A Fisher Paykel single drawer dishwasher and space for a fridge/freezer. There is also access to the rear courtyard from the kitchen.

The property benefits form a shower/utility room with underfloor electric heating and a walk in shower and rain fall shower head. There is space and plumbing for a washing machine situated in a built in cupboard.

The apartment benefits from gas fired central heating via a combination boiler which is situated in the shower room and was installed in 2014.

Externally there is a large garage that belongs to the apartment and there are communal gardens, a rear courtyard together with off road parking.

The property is leasehold and the lease has recently been extended (August 2019) to 999 years. The property is managed by the Freeholders themselves through the Residents Management Committee.

LOCATION
The property is situated on the sought after Bilton Road within close proximity to the town centre and the amenities the town has to offer. Rugby Train Station offers a short commute of 52 minutes from Rugby to London Euston.

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES

Communal Entrance
Entry via a secure communal entrance with security intercom to each individual apartment. Stairs rising to first and second floor. Secure door to:

Apartment

Grand Entrance Hall

Lounge/Dining Room - 5.92m (19'5") x 5.16m (16'11")

Refitted Kitchen - 3.1m (10'2") x 1.98m (6'6") Min

Bedroom One - 6.05m (19'10") x 4.29m (14'1")

Bedroom Two - 3.89m (12'9") x 2.95m (9'8")

Shower Room With Utility Cupboard - 3m (9'10") x 1.75m (5'9")

EXTERNALLY
There are communal gardens, a rear courtyard and communal off road parking.

Oversized Garage

AGENTS NOTE
The tenure is leasehold but the freehold has been purchased by the lease holders. The lease has recently been extended to 999 years with 995 years remaining. There is no ground rent payable and the Service Charge is £2400.00 per annum and includes building insurance, maintenance and a contribution to a reserve fund for future major repairs or building works.

The owner informs us that the two front sash windows were reconditioned and restored in 2021.

Council Tax
Rugby Borough Council, Band C

Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.